Introducing Global Issues

by Snarr, Michael T.; Snarr, D. Neil; Snarr, Neil

• ISBN13: 9781588263308
• ISBN10: 1588263304
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-30
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub

Summary

A balanced, in-depth introduction to the intertwined nature of modern global issues.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures	ix
Preface	xi
1 Introducing Globalization and Global Issues
Michael T. Snarr	1	(12)
Part 1: Conflict and Security
2 Weapons Proliferation and Conflict
Jeffrey S. Lantis	13	(22)
3 Nationalism
Lina M. Kassem, Anthony N. Talbott, and Michael T. Snarr	35	(18)
4 Globalization and Human Rights
D. Neil Snarr	53	(18)
5 Global Security and Insecurity: Responses to Terrorism and Other Threats
Jack Patterson, Eliza Kretzmann, and Tom Smith	71	(20)
Part 2: The Global Economy
6 Free Trade vs. Protectionism: Values and Controversies
Bruce E. Moon	91	(20)
7 International Capital Flows and Institutions
Chris W. Scholl	111	(20)
8 Poverty in a Global Economy
Don Reeves	131	(24)
Part 3: Development
9 Population and Migration
Ellen Percy Kraly	155	(24)
10 Women and Development
Elise Boulding and Heather Parker	179	(16)
11 Children
George Kent	195	(20)
12 Health
Marjorie E. Nelson	215	(22)
Part 4: The Environment
13 Sustainable Development
Pam S. Chasek and Marian A.L. Miller	237	(20)
14 Protection of the Atmospheric Commons
Mark Seis	257	(20)
15 Conflict and Cooperation over Natural Resources
Deborah S. Davenport and Karrin Scapple	277	(24)
Part 5: Conclusion
16 Future Prospects
Michael T. Snarr	301	(10)
List of Acronyms	311	(4)
Bibliography	315	(14)
The Contributors	329	(6)
Index	335	(14)
About the Book	349